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Nederlands4 days tour – Ashgabat to the border
4 days tour – Ashgabat to the border
The four-day individual tour of Turkmenistan is perfect for travellers wishing to combine Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan. During this tour you will see the highlights of Ashgabat and then continue via the Gates of Hell to the Uzbek border. Our reliable guide will make sure your trip goes smoothly, allowing you to enjoy unknown Turkmenistan to the fullest.
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Trip
1 person:
EUR
€
1695
1695
Trip
2 people:
EUR
€
1069
1069
Trip
3-4 people:
EUR
€
895
895
General info
| Days | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Best travel time | Spring, autumn, winter |
| Destinations | Ashgabat, Darvaza, Dashoguz |
| Including | Accommodation Transportation on the ground Local guide LOI for the visa Registration in the country Breakfast Entry fees |
| Excluding | International flights Hotel tax ($2 per night) Immigration tax Insurance Visa Lunch & Dinner Photo/video fee (if needed) Personal expenses Tips for the guide |
Itinerary
Day 1 – Ashgabat
- Arrive to Ashgabat.
- Airport pick-up and introduction to your local guide.
- Start your Ashgabat city tour.
- Highlight: Stroll around Independence Park, the symbol of modern Turkmenistan. Check out the Independence Monument, an impressive monument inspired by the old Turkmen tents.
- Visit the Monument of the Constitution, a 185m high tower.
- Visit Gate of Neutrality, an absurd monument with a golden statue of former President Niyazov.
- Head to Lenin Park, here you will find another statue of Lenin.
- Marvel at Erogrul Ghazi Mosque, a famous mosque named after the leader of the Ottoman Empire.
- Visit Alem Business Centre with the largest indoor ferris wheel in the world.
- Head to the Palace of Happiness for a panoramic view of the city.
- Overnight stay in Ashgabat.
Day 2 – Ashgabat – Nisa – Kow Ata – Ashgabat
- Highlight: Visit Nisa, a fascinating UNESCO world heritage site.
- Explore the Turkmenbashy Mosque / Mausoleum, here lies the former president of Turkmenistan.
- Drive to Kow Ata.
- Swim in a natural hot spring, deep in a cave.
- Visit Geok Depe Mosque, an impressive mosque founded by the former president Turkmenbashy.
- Head back to Ashgabat.
- Overnight stay in Ashgabat.
Day 3 – Ashgabat – Darvaza
- Sunday Bazaar (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday only), a perfect place for photos.
- Learn about the art of Akhalteke Horse Breeding, horses are very important in Turkmenistan and they proudly show you all about it.
- Visit Anau Fort, the history of this place goes back 7,000 years.
- Drive to Darvaza.
- Visit the water crater and mud crater.
- Highlight: Arrival at the famous fire crater, also known as the Gates of Hell. A natural gas field that has been burning continuously since it was set on fire in the 1970s.
- Walk through the sand dunes around the crater.
- Enjoy Sunset at the crater.
- Barbecue and overnight stay in tents near the Gates of Hell.
Day 4 – Darvaza – Dashoguz – Shavat Border Point
- Drive to Dashoguz.
- En route visit to Izmukshir fortress and al-Zamakshari Mausoleum.
- Reach the border crossing with Uzbekistan at Shavat.
- End of tour.